Question

Explain the following. 

Practical uses of CO₂.

Answer 1

The practical uses of CO₂ are:

• It is used for getting special effects of a mist in dramas and movies.
• It is used to make aerated drinks.
• Solid carbon dioxide is used in cold storage and also to keep milk and milk products and frozen substances cool during transport.
• Liquid CO₂ is used as a solvent in modern eco-friendly dry cleaning.
• CO₂ obtained by chemical reaction or kept under pressure is used in fire extinguishers.
• Plants use CO₂ in the air for photosynthesis.
• Liquid CO₂ is used to remove caffeine from coffee.